While critics may have hailed Tom Ford and Givenchy as standout moments of the season, new analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE says Schiaparelli, Coperni and Chanel led the user-generated conversation on social media during Paris Fashion Week.
While critics may have hailed Tom Ford and Givenchy as standout moments of the season, new analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE says Schiaparelli, Coperni and Chanel led the user-generated conversation on social media during Paris Fashion Week.
Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth.
Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth.
DSquared2, Moschino and Versace led the user-generated conversation on social media during Milan Fashion Week according to BoF's new social intelligence tool BoF INSIGHTS PULSE, powered by Quilt.AI.
DSquared2, Moschino and Versace led the user-generated conversation on social media during Milan Fashion Week according to BoF's new social intelligence tool BoF INSIGHTS PULSE, powered by Quilt.AI.
Following a $19.1 million investment in June 2023, the fashion styling mobile app has relaunched as a unique marketing tool using storytelling to reform product discovery and aid customer acquisition for its 260 luxury brand partners in fashion, beauty and lifestyle.
Following a $19.1 million investment in June 2023, the fashion styling mobile app has relaunched as a unique marketing tool using storytelling to reform product discovery and aid customer acquisition for its 260 luxury brand partners in fashion, beauty and lifestyle.
BoF and Zendesk gathered executives from Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Michael Kors and Tapestry for an intimate breakfast under the Chatham House Rule to discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging AI at key touchpoints in the customer journey.
BoF and Zendesk gathered executives from Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Michael Kors and Tapestry for an intimate breakfast under the Chatham House Rule to discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging AI at key touchpoints in the customer journey.
Partnering with department stores and boutiques used to be the first and sometimes only option for new labels to break though. Today, that path often winds through Shopify and Instagram first, but multi-brand retailers still have an important role to play.
Partnering with department stores and boutiques used to be the first and sometimes only option for new labels to break though. Today, that path often winds through Shopify and Instagram first, but multi-brand retailers still have an important role to play.
The second section of the paper ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’ examines the evolution of Dubai’s infrastructure, from its advancing manufacturing and prototyping facilities to its reputation as a regional talent and logistics hub.
The second section of the paper ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’ examines the evolution of Dubai’s infrastructure, from its advancing manufacturing and prototyping facilities to its reputation as a regional talent and logistics hub.
Working with Dubai Design District and leveraging proprietary data from BoF’s data think tank, BoF Insights, this white paper explores the commercial and creative opportunities in the city of Dubai for fashion and luxury businesses looking to optimise and expand their presence, reach and operations in the region.
Working with Dubai Design District and leveraging proprietary data from BoF’s data think tank, BoF Insights, this white paper explores the commercial and creative opportunities in the city of Dubai for fashion and luxury businesses looking to optimise and expand their presence, reach and operations in the region.
Zara, Uniqlo, Mango and Primark and other European and Asian brands plan to open hundreds of stores in the US in the coming years. They’re hoping American consumers will keep spending — and that they’ll give new labels a try despite having plenty of options.
Zara, Uniqlo, Mango and Primark and other European and Asian brands plan to open hundreds of stores in the US in the coming years. They’re hoping American consumers will keep spending — and that they’ll give new labels a try despite having plenty of options.
Fashionphile, Rebag and other secondhand e-commerce platforms are opening stores and partnering with multibrand retailers in a bid to reach new customers.
Fashionphile, Rebag and other secondhand e-commerce platforms are opening stores and partnering with multibrand retailers in a bid to reach new customers.
Beiersdorf, Clarins and L’Oréal are among the beauty companies betting big on the technology as AI mania continues and its capabilities grow.
Beiersdorf, Clarins and L’Oréal are among the beauty companies betting big on the technology as AI mania continues and its capabilities grow.
Macroeconomic headwinds, shifting customer preferences and a deteriorating value proposition continue to weigh on the global luxury sector in 2025. Companies need to review their strategic priorities — investing in talent development, product excellence and finding new ways to engage with clients. Download the special Luxury edition of The State of Fashion report by BoF Insights and McKinsey & Company to understand the strategic imperatives for luxury executives in the years ahead.
Macroeconomic headwinds, shifting customer preferences and a deteriorating value proposition continue to weigh on the global luxury sector in 2025. Companies need to review their strategic priorities — investing in talent development, product excellence and finding new ways to engage with clients. Download the special Luxury edition of The State of Fashion report by BoF Insights and McKinsey & Company to understand the strategic imperatives for luxury executives in the years ahead.
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.